Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung NX2000

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The FH20 was released 4 years before the NX2000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH20 scores against the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH20 compared to the NX2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and NX2000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH20 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.